Product Description:
Capture the mythical tones that have enchanted legends with the Universal Audio Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amp pedal. This powerful stompbox delivers the heavenly guitar sounds of Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Mayer, Robben Ford, Joe Bonamassa, and Carlos Santana,* giving you the sound of the most elusive guitar amps ever made.
*Use of artist names does not constitute official endorsement of UAFX Enigmatic '82 Overdrive Special Amp.
Decades of Rare ODS Tone, Perfectly Emulated:
The Enigmatic '82 meticulously emulates rare Overdrive Special amps spanning three essential eras, from the 1970's Santa Cruz models to the LA iterations of the '80s and '90s used on countless legendary sessions. Now you can access these wildly expensive and coveted tones directly from your pedalboard.
Build Your Own Custom D-Style Amp:
Go under the hood in Custom Mode and create your own unique ODS circuit. Start with four classic output tube and power supply setups. Then, select your favorite era of tone stack EQ. Finally, add the famed Hot Rubber Monkey (HRM) mod to get world-famous "D-style" overdrive and compression.
Essential Rock & Jazz Modes:
Switch between Jazz and Rock modes to experience cloud-like cleans to blooming overdrive. Whether you prefer intricate chord work or expressive lead playing, you'll instantly discover the classic ODS sound that responds to every nuance of your touch and cuts right through the mix.
Classic Mic & Speaker Pairs via Dynamic Speaker Modeling:
The Enigmatic '82 features handpicked mic and speaker combinations captured with Universal Audio's groundbreaking Dynamic Speaker Modeling:
- GB25: 1x12 Black GB25 - Greenback warmth with clarity.
- D65: 2x12 Boutique D65 - Tight bottom end and crisp high-end clarity.
- EV12: 2x12 Brute - Round, warm lows, thicker and more midrange forward than the GB25.
- Bonus Cabs (upon registration):
- 4x12 UK V30
- 2x12 JBF120
- 1x12 Black EV12
- 4x12 Stripped GB
- 1x12 JBG125
- 2x12 D-EV12
UAFX Control: Unlock the Full Potential:
Use the UAFX mobile app to find and save your favorite tones, plus explore artist presets crafted by the world's top guitarists and Overdrive Special aficionados. UA Connect is for firmware updates and your free bonus speaker cabinets.
The UAFX Control app also offers preset management, deeper editing for global settings (like footswitch modes), and many optional settings, such as the amp type, preamp boost, and EQ options.
Crafting Your Tone with Enigmatic:
The Enigmatic '82 offers a wealth of tone-shaping options:
- Jazz and Rock Tone settings: Unique gain structures and sounds, based on their tone stack EQ.
- Preamp Boost: Bypasses the tone circuit and adds significant gain.
- Overdrive circuit: Adds gain to the amp sound, ranging from overdrive to distortion and heavy saturation.
- HRM Overdrive EQ: A separate passive post-gain tone stack for the Overdrive channel.
- Deep/Mid switch: Further tone shaping with the Classic or Skyline tone stack.
- Bright switch: Switch in one of three bright caps from classic amps.
Control & Customization:
- Volume { Room }: Adjusts the level for the first gain stage of the amp, the gain level of the clean channel (AMP mode) or the amount of room ambience mixed into the signal (ALT mode).
- Overdrive { Ratio }: Adjusts the amount of overdrive gain (AMP mode) or adjusts the output level of the Overdrive channel (ALT mode).
- Bass { Deep / Mid }: Adjusts the low-frequency response of the amp's tone stack (AMP mode) or switches the Deep or Mid setting on when above noon.
- Middle { Presence }: Adjusts the mid-frequency response of the amp's tone stack (AMP mode) or adds high-end sparkle to the sound (ALT mode).
- Treble { Bright }: Adjusts the high-frequency response of the amp's tone stack (AMP mode) or switches between four bright cap settings (ALT mode).
- Tone Switch: Selects the Rock, Jazz or Custom tone.
With UAFX Control, you can further modify: Select between 50W, high plate, 100W, low plate squishy PS, 100W high plate stiff PS and 100W low plate very stiff PS
FET Input: You can change the characteristics of the input and allow you to adjust input gain. FET gain can range from sparkly clean to boosted and slightly distorted, as you increase the FET Trim.
Specifications:
- Power: Isolated 9VDC, center-negative, 400mA minimum (power supply sold separately)
- Inputs: 2 x ¼" unbalanced TS (input 2 for stereo connections)
- Outputs: 2 x ¼" unbalanced TS (output 2 for stereo connections)
- Connectivity: Bluetooth v5, USB Type-C
- Dimensions: 2.56 inches, 6.5 cm x 3.62 inches, 9.2 cm x 5.55 inches, 14.1 cm
- Weight: 1.34 lbs
Why Buy Your Universal Audio Enigmatic '82 from Town Center Music?
Town Center Music has been a cornerstone of Atlanta's music community for over 13 years. We don't just sell gear; we provide solutions and expertise. Our team is composed of musicians who understand the importance of tone and the nuances of each instrument and effect we offer.
Expert Advice, from Local Musicians Who Use the Gear:
Our experienced and friendly staff use the Enigmatic '82 themselves. That allows them to provide you with real-world advice and help you unlock its full potential. From dialing in iconic tones to creating your own signature sounds, we can guide you through every step of the process.
Your Partner in Tone, Long After the Sale:
When you purchase the Universal Audio Enigmatic '82 from Town Center Music, you're not just buying a pedal – you're gaining a long-term partner in your musical journey. We're happy to teach you how to use the product to its full potential with personalized guidance and support. Let us help you craft those coveted D-style tones and elevate your playing.
Visit Town Center Music today and experience the Enigmatic '82 for yourself! Let us help you find the tones you've been chasing.
